Mushroom forecast near Bowie, MD
As of 2026-09-29, 2102 forest patches within 30 km of Bowie, MD show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Chicken of the woods, Lobster mushroom, Lion's mane.
Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Bowie.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 100%Chicken of the woods
9 km W · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Chicken of the woods
10 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Chicken of the woods
16 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 86%Lion's mane
18 km NE · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (86%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 85%Lion's mane
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (87%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 85%Lion's mane
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (87%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 48%King bolete
12 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (48%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 48%King bolete
17 km N · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (48%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%King bolete
11 km NW · 1.8 acres
Peak Sep 29 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 47%Pacific golden chanterelle
12 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (47%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 47%Pacific golden chanterelle
17 km N · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (47%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 41%Pacific golden chanterelle
11 km NW · 1.8 acres
Peak Sep 29 (41%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 47%Honey mushroom
18 km SE · 2.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (65%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 47%Honey mushroom
7 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 47%Honey mushroom
7 km SE · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 38%Hen of the woods
18 km SE · 2.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (38%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 38%Hen of the woods
7 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (38%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 37%Hen of the woods
30 km SW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (37%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 24%Indigo milk cap
18 km SE · 2.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 24%Indigo milk cap
18 km NE · 12 acres
Peak Sep 30 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Indigo milk cap
30 km SW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
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More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)
Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.
- 🔒Lobster mushroom
29 km N · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
29 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
29 km N · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
30 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
30 km N · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
30 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
30 km N · 1.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
45 km E · 7.6 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
46 km W · 7.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
46 km E · 16 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
48 km W · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
48 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
48 km S · 1380 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
48 km S · 1380 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
48 km S · 41 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
48 km S · 41 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
48 km S · 41 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
48 km S · 41 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
49 km SW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
49 km S · 6.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
49 km S · 6.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
49 km S · 6.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
49 km S · 6.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
50 km N · 7.6 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Bowie right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 2102 forest patches within 30 km of Bowie, MD show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Chicken of the woods, Lobster mushroom, Lion's mane. Of 2681 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 100%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Bowie?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 100%), Lobster mushroom (up to 100%), Lion's mane (up to 86%), King bolete (up to 48%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 47%), Honey mushroom (up to 47%), Hen of the woods (up to 38%), Indigo milk cap (up to 24%).
Where is the best forest patch near Bowie today?
The top-ranked patch is 9 km W of the city center, with a 100% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.